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I dont have the best speakers at work, but id say, for me, the Bergs hit the sweet spot, then the Aggies. They all sound good to be fair! Ill have to listen with proper speakers.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='568516' date='Aug 13 2009, 11:14 PM']Look what Bottomendian, Warwickhunt, The Bass Doc & I did tonight... More info soon, along with YouTube clips and that...[/quote] Wow I need to get to a bass bash soon. I still cant stop looking at the Aguilars and Bergs....

[quote name='moonbass' post='568520' date='Aug 13 2009, 11:18 PM']I've got the Fender Jaco Fretless Jazz. It's a great bass; thin neck, very warm and funky passive pickups, looks great. Has reverse elephant ear tuning pegs which take some getting used to. The fingerboard is also surprisingly flat, and I can't help thinking that jaco's always seemd to have a smaller radius. But it definately sounds like Jaco's. If you want a nice glossy modern fretless sound, you'll struggle to get it from this bass - but the warm yet agressive 70's thing oozes from it. One other thought though - before this I had a Squier Silver Series Jazz, which I defretted (using simple instructions off t'internet) and added a Badass II and EMG JV pickups to. Finished up with a really, really great sounding and playing bass for about half the price of top end Fenders. Andy[/quote] Thanks! Yeah, with Fretless I want to stick to warm and slightly punchy, not glassy and trebly. I think it suits the whole sound of a fretless more, and gives it a sound much more like a double bass. Is yours the USA Jaco?

Hi guys Im looking for a nice pedal that can add a little 'active' spice to my passive instruments every now and then. Not only that, it would be great to have DI functions. In addtion, if it has a nice overdrive, (not cheap sounding, nice and fat and chunky) then that helps. But, which of these three is best? I know the Aguilar TH has all the features I want....but is it a good pedal? I've never tried the Sadowsky, I would like mid-control so Im not sure of that. Tech 21 VT is just the grit really...nice grit, but not sure itll benefit me. What you guys think? Im preparing a new GAS list right now

[quote name='BigRedX' post='568462' date='Aug 13 2009, 10:09 PM']What's your budget? If you get on with Fender designs then the Squier VMJ Fretless is hard to beat at the price. If you have more to spend you should at least try the Ibanez GWB35. I'd also be on the lookout for a second hand Pedulla Buzz. Should be able to find one for under £1k[/quote] Thanks No more than £1300....and if I do at that cost....its a fair way off, but I always like to have my sights on a few bits of gear as I save better

I'd like to try one out.

Im all about vintage styles...we already established that! So...im after a lovely fretless. I borrowed a friends Squier recently, and I really enjoyed it. But, Id like to buy my own, and invest in quite a nice one. It'll no doubt be a Fender, unless anyone can suggest a tradtional style jazz thats as nice as a Fender and isnt ridiculous in price (eg over £1.5K). I'm loving the Tony Franklin, because it offers P warmth, with the J pickup on the back, and an ebony neck! But, its basically order it in, and not test it out. The demo vids look cracking. Or, its a USA Fender Jazz Fretless, but I didnt want fretlines to be fair. Any other Jazz basses? I know there is the Jaco one, whats that like? Cheers for your expertise.

I'd love to get into playing weddings and other functions. Shame my neck of the woods is totally dead for bands like that....Ive definitely got the skill and the equipment....and the patience, I just need an experienced set of musicians.

Nice bass. If I go fretless, the Tony Franklin is calling me.

[quote name='Finbar' post='567556' date='Aug 13 2009, 01:33 AM']My bass looks so much better in person than it does on the Shuker site, if that's where you've seen it. Those photos do it no justice. Yeah, I'd quite like a JJB, and I don't really know why - 4s and precisions are normally two things I heartily dislike! The date that we're up there is the 26th September. With Aorta and Push the Ghost. I'll have a nosy and see if there's another slot or not [/quote] Sounds good to me. I bet my drummers on holiday that week...probably why we arent playing. PTG are close friends of mine, nice lads. Ill come down to this one

Jesus....thats one massive rig....

I saw that advertised! Nice bass

[quote name='Clarky' post='566224' date='Aug 11 2009, 08:59 PM']As it happens we are due to play the 12 Bar in Denmark Street on Sat 29th. Not sure I will bring JJB to that though as its practically the world's smallest stage and there is a big risk of dinging one's beloved (bass, not missus )[/quote] Wicked. Ill speak to the missus and see if she fancies popping to come and see you guys. She likes her punk anyway. [quote name='Finbar' post='566399' date='Aug 11 2009, 11:31 PM']Shuker basses are superb. The JJB is also an excellent bass. The neck is massive with wide string spacing, but it just feels so perfectly 'hand shaped'. Can't wait for mine Jon is a great guy to deal with though. Tell him exactly what you want, and he'll make it. Just be sure you know exactly what you want. We're up Grimsby way again sometime quite soon - you can fanny round on mine for a bit. Might not be your cup of tea though. Infact, are your band playing it? I'm not sure :s[/quote] When are you playing?! Ill check and see if we are. We probably can play is there is a slot. Cheers! I've seen a few pics of your bass....great stuff! Are you getting a JJB too? [quote name='OldGit' post='566405' date='Aug 11 2009, 11:43 PM']Tinman's in Lincs if you want to see a Shuker in the wood. It's not a jazz but you'll see how well he makes them. +1 on you get what you ask for so be careful and do more thinking and trying things before you order. re holding their price, wella Fender will always be easier to sell as people know what they are getting. A super jazz will be easier to sell than a full on personalised custom but you have to find the right person. It's best to order thinking you'll never sell it. BTW spend the extra and get the side LED's. Worth every penny of the uplift. Impresses the punters and guitarists too [/quote] Good idea. I think I need to think a lot more first, thanks. [quote name='eude' post='566745' date='Aug 12 2009, 01:40 PM']Shuker basses are amazing! Jon is a real craftsman and can pretty much build anything you can dream up plus his prices are more than reasonable, not sure how he does it! I've had 2 of Jon's basses, the first is a 6 string 33" scale single-cut which is my go to bass, which I'll never ever part with. The second was a 4 string 33" all black Jazz Bass, which unfortunately I had to let go just recently, as I discovered the wood choices and the whole Jazz Bass sound just wasn't me, no fault of Jon's though, he built me exactly what I asked for and it was an amazing bass, just not my bass... Jon's timescales have gone a little bit off of late, partly down to the volume of work he's taken on, being flooded once, possibly twice and his assistant being off work for a prolonged amount of time, leaving Jon to do absolutely everything himself. My 6 string was Jon's first bolt-on single-cut and his first 33" scale bass but he still managed to get it to me in about 12 weeks, however my arguably much simpler Jazz Bass took almost 11 months, but it was down to bad timing as detailed above. Jon is an incredibly nice guy and a real pleasure to work with, the only issue I've ever had has been the speed of response by email and the occasional missed email too, but I'm sure everyone would agree, they'd prefer he channeled all his energy into making incredible basses rather than being brilliant at admin. There are of course other bass builders out there and for a full on non-fender custom jobs I would make sure and look around to be sure you're getting exactly what you want, but if you're looking for a straight up super fender style bass I wouldn't bother knocking on anyone else's door. I'm not sure how they'd compare to a Sadowsky, but I'm sure they'd give them a pretty good run for the money, with a lot more options and they work out a fair bit cheaper too. As far as resale goes, I'm not sure a custom bass is ever really going to hold it's value that well. It's usually a combination of irrational and entirely personal decisions that make someone's "dream bass", but quite often somebody's dream is somebody else's nightmare... Obviously if you go down the more classic Jazz or Precision style bass you're more likely to get your money back than on something like my 6 string. The resale on my Jazz Bass wasn't great, but again it was quite customised, 33" scale, slab body, quite specific wood choices and EMGs, but it found a good home where it's loved which I'm very pleased about. That's my 2p then Cheers, Eude[/quote] I thought it was a reasonable price as well. Im trying to think of my specs at the moment, and something that makes unique to me. Cheers guys

That P Five looks fantastic.

To be fair, MIJ instruments are great, but the prices are much higher now. In addition, comparing my 2 USA Fender's and MIJ P Bass, the USA basses are MUCH better. Plus the cases are excellent....top of the range. Its not all just in the finish/neck as well...the tone on the USA P bass is SO much brighter/chunkier/bassier and with a lot more punch. Obviously I cant really compare the J to the MIJ P. Im not having a pop at the MIJ, they are good, but they obviously cater to a lower price bracket.

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='567007' date='Aug 12 2009, 05:26 PM']I cant get my head around how much the USA Laklands cost. I know they use better wood etc but if the skylines are near perfect i find it hard to imagine the USa ones are worth almost three times the cost..[/quote] +1!

[quote name='Clarky' post='566171' date='Aug 11 2009, 07:39 PM']No idea about value but I guess a classic design will hold its value better than a very-personally-specified custom .... but then again virtually no basses ever hold their new value. A couple of guys on BC have Shuker Jazzes - I would shoot jonthebass a PM about his white/black/birdseye maple Jazz (think there's a pic in the Jazz gallery of the Shuker website)[/quote] Cheers! Just looked at the gallery....great looking basses... About the B Bash....I probs wont be able to make it, but cheers anyway. Are you playing any gigs in LANDAN over August B/Hol weekend? I'm down there over that weekend.

[quote name='Clarky' post='566156' date='Aug 11 2009, 07:26 PM']I have a Shuker JJ Burnel and have previously owned 2009 Fender Ps and Js. Although the latter are great basses, there is something about the Shuker that feels better quality, from the brass nut to the phenolic scratchplate (with neat little truss rod cover) and the thick paint finish. The p/ups are higher output than a US P and our drummer complemented me on the sound of the bass at our rehearsal last night. In short it feels how I imagine a Fender Custom Shop bass would feel ... but its British![/quote] See that sounds great! Do they hold their value-ish...assuming you get one thats a design people like? Im after the ultimate 70s style Jazz, classic growl. The USA 75 Reissue Fender is not that much less than a custom Shuker! And, to be fair, with Fender my Jazz I have is spot on, so I dont see how another £500-£600 on another Fender will improve it.

Never dealt with a custom builder before! I am completely new too its. After everyone seemed to say how good Shuker was, I thought i'd ask about a Jazz bass, 70s pickup location, lots of binding. YUM! Seems his prices are pretty damn good, and he is obviously an expert and a friendly chap What can i expect from a Shuker compared to a Fender/Lakland/Sadowsky? Thanks!

I once tried a fairly large Marshall combo at a practice room. It was shockingly good for how sh*t it looked.

[quote name='jezzaboy' post='565565' date='Aug 10 2009, 11:48 PM']The thing that gets me about Laklands is the price. You can buy a US P cheaper than an equivilent Lakland. The latest P basses are fantastic and as said, the build quality is better and the case is the best on the market. You get a gig bag with a Lakland. The Lakland`s are good basses but how can they justify the cost of a bass made by Cort in Indonesia or wherever compared to the cost of producing in the Us. And yeah, I know they send them to Chicago to be finished. Jez[/quote] Yeah, I kinda agree on this. Before the new Fender series, I could understand a little more, not so much now.

Jon Shuker replied, very friendly and actually very reasonable price considering I want an active circuit that can be bypassed, binding on the neck and body, and blocks on the neck. So many options. How will a Shuker stand up to a new Fender/Sadowsky/Lakland?

When I used the Compact test cab for the first time with an Ampeg SVT Pro 3 (not my amp by the way) we had a fair bit of volume. Then it dropped whilst we were tweaking the EQ....it dropped by about 75%...not sure if it was a connection on the amp or cab. I turned it all off, changed power supplies, no luck. Took the cables in and out....no luck. Took the cables in and and out again, it was fine. I think it was an amp problem...not sure.

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